Michael J. Smith
Coverage (20 articles)
Farmington Police Log, August 12: Eleven Files, Six People, One Held on $305,000
The Farmington police log for Wednesday counts eleven arrests, made by six people. Seven of the eleven files are warrant service, and one woman accounts for four of them, held on a combined $305,000 bond.
Farmington Police Log, August 7 to 11: Five Arrests, One Held on $100,000
Five people were arrested in Farmington over four days, and none was from Farmington. Four posted bond and went home. A 19-year-old from New Britain, picked up on a burglary warrant and held on $100,000, did not.
Farmington Police Log, July 31 to August 3: Four Drivers, One Free Conspiracy, and the Usual Business at Westfarms
Nine arrests over the long weekend: a $50,000 larceny warrant whose conspiracy count carried no bond at all, four drivers charged with operating under the influence, a failure-to-appear warrant served at the police station itself, and the usual Saturday evening business at Westfarms mall.
Farmington Police Log, July 17 to 20: An Assault Arrest and Three Warrants Cleared
A Hamden man was charged with assault and strangulation after a Saturday afternoon arrest on Batterson Park Road, and was the only person on the weekend log who did not post bond. The three other arrests were one Farmington man, served three outstanding warrants in a single 3:15 a.m. booking at the New Britain police station.
Farmington Police Log, May 20: One Arrest on Plainville Avenue, Two Court Dates in June
A single name on the Farmington Police Department's latest log carried two incident numbers — a 2025 re-arrest warrant for failure to appear and a fresh set of 2026 motor-vehicle charges. Robert Thomas Mazzaferro, 29, posted bond on both and is due in court twice in early June.
Farmington Police Log, May 8–10: A Saturday-Night Pursuit, a Triple Warrant, and Court Today for Both
Eight arrest records, five unique individuals, ninety-six hours, none of them Farmington residents — a six-charge Saturday-night pursuit cluster, a Friday-morning triple-warrant detention at Hein Farm, and another shoplifting at the Westfarms address that Officer Aparo has been working since March. Two of this weekend's defendants have court dates today.
Farmington Police Log, May 7:
Three arrests in Thursday's Farmington Police Department log: a six-count DUI warrant against a 21-year-old Avon woman that includes two counts of motor-vehicle assault, the first narcotics-sale arrest the Mercury has covered in this series (a Class A felony cocaine-sale count led the warrant), and a 63-year-old Farmington resident on a breach-of-peace charge. Officer Michael J. Smith's seventh appearance extends his sole lead at the top of the series.
April's Fourteen Police Logs: A Month-End Reading
A month-end reading of every police-beat article The Farmington Mercury published in April 2026 — twelve arrest logs, one wire-broken shooting at Forest Park Drive, and one statewide distracted-driving crackdown. The patterns across them: one officer working the mall consistently, one address that won't stop showing up, one conspiracy case spanning three defendants, and a single Tuesday — April 28 — that became the densest 24-hour log of the year on the Farmington beat. Every defendant is presumed innocent.
Farmington Police Log, April 29: One Arrest on Colt Highway, and the First §14-140 Suspension on the Page
One arrest, two motor-vehicle charges, and the first FM log entry to put §14-140 on the page. Officer Sotelo's third appearance in the series.
Farmington Police Log, April 28: Four Arrests
Four arrests on the Farmington PD log for April 28, 2026, the densest single 24-hour log of the year by charge count. The official record on the Forest Park Drive shooting confirms the suspect's name as Jordan Xavier Burns Cruz, held on a $300,000 surety bond on a single negligent-storage-of-firearm count. A third co-defendant joins the Tirado conspiracy case via a shared incident number, and Officer Smith pulls ahead of the FPD officer rotation with his sixth log appearance.
Farmington Police Log, April 24–27:
The Farmington Police Department's 72-hour weekend log for April 24–27 records one arrest: Edward Charette of Wolcott, charged with shoplifting at 500 South Road. With this arrest, Officer Daniel R. Aparo's appearance count reaches six — all six at the same address, all six shoplifting — putting him alone at the top of the series-leading tier.
Farmington Police Log, April 23–24
Two arrests and eight charges in a 24-hour log introduce four new statute categories to the FM series — including §53a-64bb Strangulation 2nd, the most serious new charge debuted in several logs. Officer Malik D. Brown's fifth appearance ties him with Aparo and Smith at the top of the series.
Farmington Police Log, April 14–16: 6 Arrests
Six arrests in 48 hours — three at Westfarms Mall, the first co-defendant pair in the Mercury's series, and four statutes new to the log.
Farmington Police Log, April 1: Two Arrests, Ten Charges, and the Quiet Didn't Last
Two arrests and ten combined charges in Farmington's April 1 police log. Alberto Gonzalez Jr of New Britain faces eight charges including two felony protective order violations and a $100,000 bond. Aric J Cheney of Windsor Locks charged with breach of peace and public indecency.
Farmington Police Log, March 27–30: Four Arrests, Two More DUIs, and 500 South Road Simply Will Not Stop
The Farmington PD arrest log for March 27–30, 2026 produced four arrests: two DUIs, a fourth shoplifting at 500 South Road, and a Farmington resident arrested at her own address. Officers Aparo, Smith, Brown, and Roque all return.
Farmington Police Log, March 20–22: Six Arrests, Three Warrants for One Person, and a Woman Already in Prison Who Got Arrested Again
Eight arrests, six people, four officers, three days. Including a woman arrested while already in prison, an officer on a two-day shoplifting streak, and someone served three warrants at once on Asylum Street.
Farmington Arrest Log: Oct. 24–27, 2025 — Names, Charges, Times, Bonds, Court Dates (Innocent Until Proven Guilty)
Farmington’s arrest log (Oct. 24–27): names, charges, times, bonds, court dates. Everyone is innocent until proven guilty. Facts first, punchlines second. Sponsored by Museum-Air Farmington Storage.
Farmington Arrest Log: One DUI Case, 3:16 A.M. Stop On Route 6
One arrest logged in Farmington: a 49-year-old Bristol resident, 3:16 a.m. on Route 6 at Brookshire Lane, facing speeding, no insurance, and DUI charges. Court date set for Sept. 2. 🚓
🚨 Breaking: Farmington’s Weekend Arrest Roundup 🍩
Two arrests this weekend in Farmington—paraphernalia and larceny take center stage. Everyone’s innocent until proven guilty, but it’s never dull in our small town! 🐝
Farmington’s Latest Arrests: Domestic Disputes, Speeding Incidents, and Larceny Cases
Explore Farmington’s recent arrests, from domestic disputes to speeding and larceny. Stay informed with our detailed report. 🚓 #FarmingtonNews #PoliceBlotter